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Studio Ghibli movies screening outside Japan for first time

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Studio Ghibli is showing a selection of short anime movies, and a new documentary, away from Japan for the first time.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

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Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets.

TAITO Milestones 3 launches for Switch in November in Japan, this winter worldwide

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Arcade classics collection TAITO Milestones 3 will launch for Switch in November in Japan and …

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Breaking Barriers: World’s First Dual-Beamline Photoelectron Momentum Microscope Unveiled in Japan

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Japan’s UVSOR Facility unveils the first dual-beamline photoelectron momentum microscope, enhancing the study of electron behaviors in materials and advancing materials science. The world’s first...

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How much does Faf de Klerk earn per season in Japan?

Faf de Klerk made a name for himself playing for Sale Sharks in England but currently enjoys a starring role in Japan's Top League.

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Thai students take top spot at Robocup Japan Open

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Three Thai students took first prize at the Robocup Japan Open 2024, beating out over 400 other contestants from across Asia.

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De Allende wins battle of Bok midfielders in Japan

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Damian de Allende won the battle of the Springbok midfielders as Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights advanced to their fourth straight final after a 20-17 win over Jesse Kriel’s gallant Yokohama Canon Eagles in a thrilling opening semi-final of…

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

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Bali: The AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 is set for a titanic final when DPR Korea take on Japan at Capt. I Wayan Dipta Stadium, a fitting conclusion between the two most impressive teams in the tournament.

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Philippines to buy patrol boats from Japan amid sea tension

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MANILA - The Philippines will purchase five patrol vessels from Japan amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.

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Know the Coach - Sadayoshi Shirai (Japan)

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Bali: Japan have sailed through the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024, winning their three group matches and semi-final with relative comfort, but head coach Sadayoshi Shirai does not want his young team to rest easy.

Japan's Beef With a Weak Yen: The Best Wagyu Is Just for the Tourists

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The nation’s pride takes a hit as dollar-wielding visitors enjoy pleasures few locals can afford.

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Final: How They Got There: Japan

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Bali: Japan will face DPR Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 final aiming to add another feather in their cap.

Secretary-General of ASEAN to conduct a Working Visit to Japan to promote ASEAN diplomacy and advance ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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At the invitation of Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat delegation for a Working Visit…

As Japan’s yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media

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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a…

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US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension

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The U.S. ambassador to Japan stressed Friday the importance of increased deterrence and his country's commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing.